Wise Group buys back 997K shares on London and other venues

The repurchased shares will be held in treasury; the wider program is expected to cover up to £405 million of Class A ordinary shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wise Group plc repurchased 399,172 Class A ordinary shares on Nasdaq and/or other applicable trading venues, and 997,276 Class A ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange and other venues, from October 12, 2026 up to and including October 16, 2026. The purchases were made through Goldman Sachs International or one of its affiliates.

The repurchased shares will be held in treasury. They form part of a buyback program announced on July 21, 2026, under which Wise expects to repurchase up to £405 million (approximately $540 million) of its Class A ordinary shares.

Key Figures

Class A ordinary shares repurchased on Nasdaq and/or other applicable trading venues: 399,172 shares Class A ordinary shares repurchased on the London Stock Exchange and other venues: 997,276 shares Expected buyback amount: up to £405 million +1 more

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Class A ordinary shares repurchased on Nasdaq and/or other applicable trading venues 399,172 shares October 12, 2026 up to and including October 16, 2026

Class A ordinary shares repurchased on the London Stock Exchange and other venues 997,276 shares October 12, 2026 up to and including October 16, 2026

Expected buyback amount up to £405 million Class A ordinary shares under the buyback program announced July 21, 2026

Approximate U.S. dollar equivalent of expected buyback amount approximately $540 million Buyback program announced July 21, 2026

Key Terms

Class A ordinary shares, held in treasury, volume weighted average price paid per share, Market Abuse Regulation

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Class A ordinary shares financial

"repurchased a total of ... its Class A ordinary shares"

Class A ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically grants voting rights to shareholders, allowing them to have a say in important company decisions. They often come with priority in receiving dividends or profits, making them attractive to investors seeking influence and potential income. These shares help distinguish different levels of ownership and rights within a company's stock structure.

held in treasury financial

"The repurchased Class A ordinary shares will be held in treasury"

volume weighted average price paid per share financial

"Volume weighted average price paid per share"

Market Abuse Regulation regulatory

"the Market Abuse Regulation"

Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.

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How many Wise (WSE) shares did the company repurchase from October 12 to October 16, 2026?

Wise repurchased 399,172 Class A ordinary shares on Nasdaq and/or other applicable trading venues and 997,276 Class A ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange and other venues from October 12, 2026 up to and including October 16, 2026. The shares will be held in treasury.

How large is Wise’s share buyback program?

Wise expects to repurchase up to £405 million (approximately $540 million) of its Class A ordinary shares under the buyback program announced on July 21, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date: 20 October 2026

Commission File Number: 001-43229

Wise Group plc

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1st Floor, Worship Square

65 Clifton Street

London EC2A 4JE

United Kingdom

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Transaction in Own Shares dated 20 October 2026

Exhibit 99.1

Wise Group plc

Transaction in Own Shares

Wise Group plc (the "Company") announces that from 12 October 2026 up to and including 16 October 2026 it repurchased a total of (i) 399,172 of its Class A ordinary shares on Nasdaq and/or other applicable US trading venues and (ii) 997,276 of its Class A ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange and other in both cases through Goldman Sachs International or one of its affiliates, as detailed below.

The repurchased Class A ordinary shares will be held in treasury.

Date	Aggregate number of Class A ordinary shares purchased	Volume weighted average price paid per share	Highest price paid per share	Lowest price paid per share	Trading venue
2026-10-12	200,000	GBP 9.1538	GBP 9.2260	GBP 9.0420	XLON
2026-10-12	149,224	USD 12.1000	USD 12.2100	USD 11.9600	NASDAQ
2026-10-13	100,000	GBP 9.1959	GBP 9.2800	GBP 9.1460	XLON
2026-10-13	49,948	USD 12.2220	USD 12.2900	USD 12.1200	NASDAQ
2026-10-14	100,000	GBP 9.1490	GBP 9.2300	GBP 8.9980	XLON
2026-10-14	50,000	USD 12.0431	USD 12.1200	USD 11.8800	NASDAQ
2026-10-15	100,000	GBP 9.1170	GBP 9.2460	GBP 8.9700	XLON
2026-10-15	50,000	USD 12.0658	USD 12.2700	USD 11.8700	NASDAQ
2026-10-16	308,962	GBP 8.5130	GBP 9.0000	GBP 8.2240	XLON
2026-10-16	100,000	GBP 8.3783	GBP 8.5760	GBP 8.2280	CHIX
2026-10-16	88,314	GBP 8.3626	GBP 8.5720	GBP 8.2260	BATE
2026-10-16	100,000	USD 11.2077	USD 11.9200	USD 10.9100	NASDAQ

The repurchases form part of the Company's share buyback program announced on July 21, 2026 (the "Buyback"). In connection with the Buyback, the Company expects to repurchase up to £405 million (approximately $540 million) of its Class A ordinary shares.

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 as such legislation forms part of law in the United Kingdom (the "UK") by virtue of the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as may be amended, extended and/or supplemented from time to time), a detailed breakdown of individual trades made by Goldman Sachs International on behalf of the Company as part of the Buyback is scheduled to this announcement. This announcement is also being made for the purposes of the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rule 14.3.17(2).

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5854Z_1-2026-10-19.pdf

Enquiries

Investor Relations: owners@wise.com 

Communications: press@wise.com

Brunswick Group: Wise@brunswickgroup.com

+44 (0) 20 7404 5959

About Wise

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money.

With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40+ currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money.

In fiscal year 2026, Wise supported around 19 million people and businesses, processing over $240 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers over $3 billion.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

				WISE GROUP PLC
Date: 20 October, 2026				By:		/s/ Emmanuel Thomassin
				Name:		Emmanuel Thomassin
				Title:		Chief Financial Officer